MixedWorks Swift vs. Uniqlo 3Way Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Swift | Feature | Uniqlo 3Way Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 1000 outer shell | Polyester |
Uniqlo 3Way Bag
| Capacity | 4 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 17.7×12.2×4.7 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $40 |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Swift and Uniqlo 3Way Bag
- Opening: Top zip on the MixedWorks Swift; Other on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the MixedWorks Swift; No on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the MixedWorks Swift; No on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the MixedWorks Swift, and 22 accept only the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
Only the Uniqlo 3Way Bag fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
MixedWorks Swift vs. Uniqlo 3Way Bag: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Swift carries 20L more than the Uniqlo 3Way Bag (24L vs. 4L), while the MixedWorks Swift is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Uniqlo 3Way Bag fits 100% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the MixedWorks Swift; if you want to travel lighter, the MixedWorks Swift is the better call.